Northwestern University Japan Club
Northwestern University Japan Club Every year we hold an annual event called Bunkasai. And of course anyone is welcome to join.
Japan Club is a student group that is comprised of Japanese and non-Japanese students who have an interest in the Japanese culture and language. For this event, we cook Japanese food like yakisoba and gyoza, teach lessons in the Japanese arts of Origami and Shodo (Calligraphy), and have guest performances from Taiko (Japanese Drum) groups around Chicago. Each year this event has its own nuances, l
21/01/2020
Hi Everyone! We wanted to update that tomorrow's Yakisoba-Gyoza Event will be in Tech LR3, NOT Tech LR2. Sorry for the mistake. We hope to see you all there!
19/09/2017
Hey guys! Hope you all enjoy the first day of class! Come join us at the Organization Fair in Norris!!!
Hope everyone had a great Spring Break! This quarter Junior Executive (JE) Applications are open again. The deadline is 6pm this Thursday, April 6th.
Please apply through this link: http://tinyurl.com/l8budgc
The JE program is open to all students. No previous experience is required and you may apply to as many positions as you desire. It's a great opportunity to get more involved with Japan Club and take leadership positions! Also, we have many interesting social events including Karaoke, outings, and retreats for Executive members and JE!
Below are details and descriptions of available positions. Feel free to message with any questions!
Publicity JE: Assist the publicity chair to make flyers; promote Japan Club event through listserv., page, and etc.
Operation JE: Assist Secretary to takes minutes, and attendance at Exec meetings; facilitate the organization of Japan Club events.
Fundraising JE: Assist with the organization of Japan Club's fundraising events and help Treasurer keeps track of Japan Club account.
Internal Affairs JE: Assist Vice President to organize social events among JE and Execs.
Outreach JE: Assist President to reach out to other clubs, departments, and other local Japan Clubs.
17/02/2017
Congratulations to our 2017-2018 Exec Board!
Thank you to all who applied, and keep an eye out for future programming! 🌸⭐️
President: Katherine Liu
Vice President: Sherry Li
Secretary: Amber Mich
Treasurer: Miya Jia
Publicity Chair: Karen Shen
Tech Chair: Adam He
Band Chair: Dylan Ong
03/10/2016
Just a reminder! NU Japan Club Junior Executive (JE) program is due TONIGHT 11:59PM. Apply at http://goo.gl/forms/es2zA2VaAG.
Japan Club JE program is open to students from all years and all majors. It's a great opportunity to get more involved with Japan Club and take leadership positions!
-Mentorship: All JEs will be paired with one of the current exec members. Your mentor will help you throughout the year and answer questions within or outside the club.
-Leadership: JEs will not only participate in exec meetings and event plannings, but also take real responsibility and leadership positions.
-Ownership: In the winter quarter, JEs will have the opportunity to plan an event on their own, with support of the exec. Take initiatives and make things happen.
20/09/2016
Come to Student organization fair at Norris now and get to know more about JClub!!❤️❤️🍙🍙
Welcome Back Wildcats!
Day 1 of the Student Organization Fair is Tomorrow from 3-7PM in Norris! Japan Club will be at table 6 in the Louis Ballroom - Come say hi! Have a great first day of classes!
29/05/2016
Tsukasa Taiko is on right now! Come to JClub Bunkasai at Parkes 122 for more performance and free food!!!
29/05/2016
Bunkasai in 2 hours!!!!!! Get excited!!!!! 🍡🍡🍢🍢
![[Len] Untitled Song [English translation & romaji in more info]](https://img4.findglocal.com/330/628/745290483306287.jpg)
25/05/2016
5 days till Bunkasai!!!!!!
This year JClub "revived" our own band, JClub Band!! JClub band is going to perform various Japanese pieces, including this song, the Untitled Song(なまえのないうた), from Kagamine Len!
Come to Bunkasai on MAY 29th 4-7PM AT PARKES HALL!!!!!
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1083535331710870/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKPdOQPu6P0
[Len] Untitled Song [English translation & romaji in more info] http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm7972553 music: DATEKEN pic: tom http://piapro.jp/content/3kjmrw3uuq2g4ay2 mp3: http://piapro.jp/t/Uw4N off vocal: http://piap...
23/05/2016
7 Days till Bunkasai!!!!!
This year, our theme will be Matsuri (Japanese Festival)!!!!! We will have lots of free food including Fish cake, Octopus sausages, Gyoza (potstickers), Yakisoba (stir fry noodles), Japanese Curry, and Kakigori (Japanese-style shaved ice)!!
Come to Bunkasai on MAY 29th 4-7PM AT PARKES HALL!!!!!
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1083535331710870/
21/05/2016
8 days till Bunkasai!!!
There will be a variety of FREE, DELICIOUS JAPANESE FOOD including Fish cake, Octopus sausages, Gyoza (potstickers), Yakisoba (stir fry noodles), Japanese Curry, and Kakigori (Japanese-style shaved ice)!!
Come to Bunkasai on MAY 29th 4-7PM AT PARKES HALL!!!!!
Pray for Kumamoto.
06/03/2016
Reading Week is coming!!! Start the reading week with one of the most famous Hayao Miyazaki Movie, Princess Mononoke!
Princess Mononoke is set in the late Muromachi period (approximately 1336 to 1573) of Japan with fantasy elements. The story follows the young Emishi warrior Ash*taka's involvement in a struggle between forest gods and the humans who consume its resources. The term "Mononoke" (物の怪 or もののけ) is not a name, but a Japanese word for a spirit or monster.
This is a really fun movie with nice soundtrack musics produced by the famous composer, Joe Hisaishi, and a really well-made plot!!!
Good luck with reading week and the final week!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqRLutDSxPg
05/02/2016
Introducing your new exec board!
Co-presidents: Austin Chambers and Glenn Xu
Treasurer: Sean Ye
Secretary: Tiffany Zheng
Publicity Chair: Katherine Liu
Tech Chair: Adam He
Social Chair: Sherry Liu
Co-Jclub Band Chair: Dylan Ong and Eric Hao
Thank you everyone for coming out to elections!
Congratulations on your positions and shoutout to outgoing exec! We hope to make you proud ~ 🌸
29/01/2016
Apply for JE and Exec positions by this Sunday, 01/31, 11:59PM!!!
Join us for all the fun events and Japanese noms!!
http://goo.gl/forms/bHqz1eLZqS
We are going to Shinnenkai held by JETAA this Saturday!! :D Don't forget to purchase tickets beforehand (http://jetaachicago.com/archives/shinnenkai-new-year-party-2016-116)!
And sign up here to go with JClub members :D https://docs.google.com/a/u.northwestern.edu/forms/d/1djevNJz2uo2IE9uKv8wB96TYOY5hl38l9nJFu-NrZmM/viewform?c=0&w=1
03/01/2016
25/12/2015
Merry Christmas! メリークリスマス ｖ（＾＿＾ｖ）♪
Happy Holidays! To those who don't celebrate, have a wonderful day!
Have a great winter break!! :D Jclub can't wait to see you again next quarter!!
Good luck with finals week!! :)
16/11/2015
Thank you to everyone who came to our Yakisoba Gyoza Night! It was a successful event! Hope you enjoyed the food and see you next time!
Microsoft Japan is visiting campus on Nov. 4th!
Full-time and Internship positions at sales & marketing and engineer divisions are available.
Students from all backgrounds are welcomed!
Interviews will also be conducted after the info session. Please apply by Nov 1 23:59PM!
*Free pizza!
*Info session will be in Japanese, so conversational Japanese is necessary!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1669029523365306/
18/10/2015
And that's a wrap on our Fall Retreat! We drove to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and experienced a traditional-style tea ceremony at their Japan House ~! 24 hours of games, ramen, and raucous singing later, we're ready to resume our studies (^-^). Until next year!
13/10/2015
Thank you all for coming out to the fundraiser today ;) also some flashback to make-your-own-sushi event ;)
11/10/2015
Welcome our new JEs to Jclub family!!! ;) first exec/JE mixer making Takoyaki!!